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Comparison: Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III vs. Hankook Ventus Evo (2026)

Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie IIIPremium
PirelliPirelli

WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III

R16 – R21
VS
Hankook Ventus EvoPremium
HankookHankook

Ventus Evo

9.9
R17 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (83%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III has B wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Hankook Ventus Evo has A rating.

Test Profile

Pirelli
WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Number of tests
—
6
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
2.5
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
228
158

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Evo
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Evo
82%

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